New Homes for Sale in Frisco, TX

Frisco has become home for many Dallas commuters looking for a more family-friendly city away from downtown. It’s a great time to find new homes for sale in Frisco, TX. The city has a population of about 135,000 people and is very business friendly. It has any number of places to shop, eat and play no matter what your age. Be sure to consider Frisco when looking at cities to move to in North Texas.History Frisco derives its name from its location along the St. Louis-San Francisco railway in 1904 though it was settled earlier under the name Emerson. It is situated along Preston Road, one of the oldest North-South roads in all of Texas. The Preston Road (still there today) is based on a trail used by settlers and cattle drivers, originally part of the Shawnee Trail. More than 100 years later, the city continues to grow and offer new homes for sale in Frisco, TX.Culture in Frisco This area of Texas is steeped in history which you can easily go learn about at the Heritage Museum. Across the city there are depictions of cattle drive life in realistic bronze statues, easy to spot when viewing new homes for sale in Frisco, TX. Since Frisco popped up due to commerce and the railroad, the city has a Museum of the American Railroad. Also check out the Texas Sculpture Garden and International Art. There is both a Community and Children’s Theater. There is even a Public Art Collection and Central Park which facilitates the natural beauty of Texan outdoors.Education in Frisco The Frisco Discovery Center educated kids and adults in all forms of the arts. There are 7 universities with campuses in Frisco including the University of Dallas and the University of North Texas. The Frisco Independent School district oversees 6 high schools, 13 middle schools, and 32 elementary schools. Frisco also has a career oriented school called the Frisco ISD Career & Technical Educational Center. Education is always an important home-buyer decision, so check out the Frisco ISD when looking at new homes for sale in Frisco Texas. In addition, there are multiple museums and a library.Texas Sports Call Frisco Home Too If you like hockey, sneak over to the Dr. Pepper arena and watch the Dallas Stars practice, or check out the local team, the Texas Tornados. The Dallas Cowboys are also moving their headquarters to Frisco and FC Dallas, the local major league soccer team, calls Frisco home, too. Want to practice some sports of your own? Check out the Frisco Athletic Center which even has its own water park. When considering new homes for sale in Frisco, TX, remember that the city has received numerous awards. Forbes listed it 7th in “America’s Best 25 Places to Move”. CNN Money had Frisco as a contender for its “Top Ten Best Places to Live” in 2011. Every year from 2003, Frisco has received the “Tree City USA” designation and the National Arbor Day Foundation Growth Award through 2007. Use the free search tool below to see if you can find your ideal home in Frisco.